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Families of three IDF soldiers killed in Gaza donate their organs for transplants
The families of Omar Van Gelder, Lior Steinberg, and Alon Farkas, three soldiers killed in Gaza this week, have agreed to donate their organs. Three soldiers killed earlier this week in Gaza donated their organs to patients in critical condition, the families announced on Thursday. For more stories from ALL ISRAEL NEWS go to The families of Omer Van Gelder from Ma'ale Adumim, Lior Steinberg from Petah Tikva, and Alon Farkas from Kibbutz Kabri nobly agreed to the donations. The condition of the organ recipients has not been disclosed. Alon Farkas, 27, a soldier in the 6646 Reconnaissance Battalion of the Shuali Marom Brigade, was killed during a clash with terrorists in the Shuja'iya area in northern Gaza. The incident occurred when an IDF unit came under enemy fire. The IDF responded, advanced on the terrorists, and during the fighting, Farkas was killed, and another soldier was wounded. The Air Force attacked the target, and it is believed that some of the terrorists were hit. Farkas, a neuroscience student at Ben Gurion University in Be'er Sheva, had completed 300 days of reserve duty since the start of the war. His funeral took place on Wednesday in Pardes Hanna. A spokesperson for Kibbutz Kfar Yehezkel, Adi Kinan, confirmed that the family agreed to donate his organs. Farkas's parents reside in Pardes Hanna, while his grandparents live in Kibbutz Kfar Yehezkel. Farkas' parents stated: "Looking at the images of the fallen, the nobility of the families in the hardest moments reminds us of the strength of our people, the values of solidarity, and the love for humanity." Sergeant Major Lior Steinberg, 20, from Petah Tikva, a combat medic in the Givati Brigade, was killed in an explosion at a bomb site in the Jabalya camp in northern Gaza. He was laid to rest at Segula Cemetery in his hometown. He leaves behind his parents, Orly and Anton, and his older sister, Shira. Sergeant Major Omer Van Gelder, 22, from Ma'ale Adumim, served as a team commander in the 'Rotem' Battalion of the Givati Brigade. He was laid to rest at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Omar is survived by his parents, Haggai and Tehila, and three siblings – Talia, Ori, and Itai. He volunteered with Magen David Adom and the "Wings of Crane" organization. All of his family members had signed the organ donation card.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza after explosive device hits their vehicle
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of three soldiers operating in Gaza. Staff Sgt. Lior Steinberg, Staff Sgt. Ofek Barhana and Staff Sgt. Omer Van Gelder were members of Israel's Givati Brigade, an infantry unit, when they were killed. Steinberg and Barhana were serving as combat medics, while Van Gelder was a squad commander, according to the IDF. Tensions Rise As Israel Strongly Denies Firing On Palestinians At Gaza Humanitarian Site Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a message expressing his condolences. In Hebrew, Netanyahu wrote that he and his wife Sara sent their "heartfelt condolences to the families of our heroic fighters." IDF international spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani also expressed his condolences in a post on X, in which he listed the soldiers' names and ages. All three men were in their early 20s. The three men were reportedly among five soldiers in a Humvee in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, where their vehicle was hit by an explosive device, according to the Times of Israel, which cited an IDF probe. The other two soldiers in the vehicle were reportedly injured and have been listed in moderate condition. Read On The Fox News App Idf Says It Targeted Gazan School-turned-shelter To Hit Hamas, Islamic Jihad Command And Control Center According to the outlet, the Humvee was escorting an IDF fire engine that was in Gaza to extinguish an armored personnel carrier that had caught fire. The Times of Israel reported that the cause of the fire remains unknown. The convoy was hit by several explosive devices while on its way out of Jabalia, according to the Times of Israel. The war in Gaza has raged for more than 600 days since Hamas carried out its massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. There are still 58 hostages being held in Gaza — 23 of whom are believed to be alive, while 35 are confirmed dead and their bodies remain in Hamas' hands. So far, 148 living hostages and 48 bodies of hostages have returned to Israel. Most recently, on May 12, Edan Alexander, the last living American held by Hamas, was returned to article source: Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza after explosive device hits their vehicle
Fox News
3 days ago
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Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza after explosive device hits their vehicle
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of three soldiers operating in Gaza. Staff Sgt. Lior Steinberg, Staff Sgt. Ofek Barhana and Staff Sgt. Omer Van Gelder were members of Israel's Givati Brigade, an infantry unit, when they were killed. Steinberg and Barhana were serving as combat medics, while Van Gelder was a squad commander, according to the IDF. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a message expressing his condolences. In Hebrew, Netanyahu wrote that he and his wife Sara sent their "heartfelt condolences to the families of our heroic fighters." IDF international spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani also expressed his condolences in a post on X, in which he listed the soldiers' names and ages. All three men were in their early 20s. The three men were reportedly among five soldiers in a Humvee in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, where their vehicle was hit by an explosive device, according to the Times of Israel, which cited an IDF probe. The other two soldiers in the vehicle were reportedly injured and have been listed in moderate condition. According to the outlet, the Humvee was escorting an IDF fire engine that was in Gaza to extinguish an armored personnel carrier that had caught fire. The Times of Israel reported that the cause of the fire remains unknown. The convoy was hit by several explosive devices while on its way out of Jabalia, according to the Times of Israel. The war in Gaza has raged for more than 600 days since Hamas carried out its massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. There are still 58 hostages being held in Gaza — 23 of whom are believed to be alive, while 35 are confirmed dead and their bodies remain in Hamas' hands. So far, 148 living hostages and 48 bodies of hostages have returned to Israel. Most recently, on May 12, Edan Alexander, the last living American held by Hamas, was returned to Israel.
The National
3 days ago
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Three Israeli soldiers killed in northern Gaza in army's biggest loss of life since ceasefire collapse
Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in northern Gaza, the military said on Tuesday, in the army's biggest loss of life since Israel collapsed a ceasefire deal with Hamas in March. Another two soldiers were injured when the group's vehicle hit a roadside explosive device in the Jabalia area on Monday, according to an initial probe. The military found around 20 similar devices along the route, Israeli media reported. The dead were named as Lior Steinberg, 20, Ofek Barhana, 20, and Omer Van Gelder, 22. The death toll of Israeli personnel in the Gaza war now stands at 423. At least 54,249 Palestinians have been killed and 123,492 wounded since the war began in October 2023. The deaths of the soldiers highlight challenges the Israeli army faces in its campaign in the strip. Despite significantly weakening Hamas and other armed Palestinian factions in Gaza, Israeli troops continue to encounter deadly resistance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement, sending 'condolences from the depths of our hearts to the families of our fighters'. There were widespread reports in Hebrew media in May that the Israeli army estimated Hamas to have around 40,000 fighters, roughly the same number as before the war broke out. Israeli outlet Haaretz reported that the group still possesses thousands of short-range rockets, which continuously rained down on southern Israeli communities for months at the beginning of the war. Haaretz also said a significant tunnel network remained in Gaza, which has been used to great effect by militants to hide hostages and move around the battlefield.
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3 days ago
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'A painful morning': Israeli politicians mourn the three soldiers killed in Jabalya
The three soldiers were killed in Jabalya when the Hummer vehicle they were riding on was damaged after it hit an explosive device. Politicians across the political spectrum mourned the three soldiers, St.-Sgt. Lior Steinberg, St.-Sgt. Ofek Barhana, and St.-Sgt. Omer Van Gelder, killed in northern Gaza on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that the three fell in pursuit of the defeat of Hamas and the liberation of the hostages. He said that the bravery of the three soldiers will forever be honored, adding, 'May their memory be blessed and held in the heart of the nation.' National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (Otzma Yehudit) said in a Facebook post that this was a painful morning. 'I send condolences and a big hug to the dear families and friends, and I join all of Israel in praying for the recovery of the wounded,' he said. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (RZP) said the three soldiers were 'brave-hearted warriors who fell defending the homeland,' in an X/Twitter post. 'The soldiers, with their big smiles, enter the hearts of all who see them. Their heroism is what enables the continued existence of the State of Israel,' he continued, adding that 'We will, God willing, continue their mission.' Education Minister Yoav Kisch (Likud) also expressed his condolences on X, calling the morning painful and the news bitter. Opposition leader and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid called the morning difficult, and said, 'There is no heart that did not break this morning' on X. 'I share in the grief of the families in their difficult hour and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded,' Lapid said. Democrats chair Yair Golan called each of the killed soldiers 'a world unto themselves,' and expressed condolences to the families, friends, and communities also on X. The three soldiers were killed in Jabalya when the Hummer vehicle they were riding in was damaged after it hit an explosive device.
